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NOPD investigating three shootings reported in six-hour span

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A man was wounded early Friday morning on Orleans Avenue in the Treme district when he struggled with a gunman who approached him. The victim was listed in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the right groin. (Google Maps)

Gunfire erupted across the city Thursday night into Friday morning, resulting in three shooting victims for New Orleans Police to investigate.

The first incident was reported Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A 17-year-old male reported getting into his vehicle in the 2300 block of N. Johnson St. in the 7th Ward when he heard gunshots. The victim discovered he had been shot and transported himself to LSU Interim Public Hospital. Police gave no further details about his injury.

Less than 30 minutes later, a man smoking on the porch of his home on the 1700 block of Gentilly Boulevard near the Fair Grounds also heard gunshots. Police said he attempted to flee, but was mortally wounded by a single bullet to the chest. The victim, who died at the hospital, was later identified as 26-year-old Casey Craddock of New Orleans.

A third shooting victim was reported shortly before 1 a.m. Friday from the Treme district. In that case, officers from the NOPD's 1st District responded to a call from University Hospital's emergency room, where a victim was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his right groin.

That victim told police he was walking northbound on Orleans Avenue between N. Claiborne Avenue and N. Prieur St. when he was approached by an unknown gunman. The victim tried to grab the gun, but it discharged during the struggle, wounding the man in the groin. The gunman fled on foot. Police had no further information or description of the gunman.

Authorities ask anyone with information on these shootings to contact the NOPD or call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111.